IDTS-DFE8
Dual-Frequency RFID Reader, Writer & Card Emulator IDTS-DFE8 (125 kHz + 13.56 MHz)
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RFID Readers
Every RFID reader in the store: UHF handheld, desktop, fixed and integrated readers, gate readers, HF, LF and NFC card readers, and OEM modules. Pick a type below, or use the guide to match a reader to your tags.
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How to choose an RFID reader
Start with the tags. A reader only reads its own frequency: UHF tags (865–868 MHz in India) read at metres and suit stock, assets, vehicles and people at gates; HF and NFC tags (13.56 MHz) read at a few centimetres and suit ID cards, access control and payments; LF tags (125 kHz and 134.2 kHz) are used for proximity cards and animal tags. Then choose the form factor for where the reading happens.
| Reader type | Typical use | Example models |
|---|---|---|
| Handheld and mobile | Stock counts, asset audits, field checks | CX1500N (Android, up to 25 m, IP67), CX1000 (up to 6 m), ID-SL15 phone sled |
| Fixed 4-port | Dock doors, conveyors and portals with external antennas | IHZ4 (Impinj E710, up to 30 m, up to 1,000 tags/s), IHZ4AI |
| Integrated (antenna built in) | Vehicle gates, parking, single read points, ceilings | IF9A (9 dBi, up to 25 m), IF-12 (12 dBi, IP65), CP310 ceiling reader |
| Gate readers | Exits of stores, libraries and warehouses | HLR200 (up to 4 m, in/out sensors, alarm) |
| UHF desktop | Encoding, issuing and checking tags at a PC | 103, UDR-111 (0–50 cm), 120L for Excel bulk encoding |
| HF, LF and NFC | ID cards, access control, attendance, animal tags | IDTS-RWS9, LF USB reader, RA91 animal tag reader |
| OEM modules | Building a reader into your own product | ICL1P, ICL4P and ICL8 boards |
Specs that matter
- Read range. Listed ranges are maximums with suitable tags and antennas. Metal, liquids and small tags cut them sharply, so test with your own items.
- Antenna. Integrated readers carry the antenna inside; 4-port readers such as the IHZ4 need external UHF antennas, one per read zone.
- Interface. USB readers in HID keyboard mode type the tag number into Excel or any text field. Ethernet and PoE suit fixed sites, Wiegand and RS-485 connect to access control panels, and Wi-Fi or 4G versions such as the IF9A-4G post reads from sites with no LAN.
- Ruggedness. Check the IP rating for outdoor or dusty sites: the CX1500N handheld is IP67 and the IF-12 integrated reader IP65.
BIS registration and WPC ETA
Government and PSU tenders often ask for BIS-registered readers. Identium’s BIS registration covers reader models including the CX1500N and CX1000 handhelds, the CX806T industrial RFID tablet, the IF9A integrated reader, the IHZ4 4-port reader, the MUBR01 and UBR12 Bluetooth readers and the 103 UHF desktop reader (103UDR). The CX1500N, IF9A, IHZ4 and MUBR01 also have WPC Equipment Type Approval. The WPC ETA and BIS checklist explains what to ask any supplier.
What to order with a reader
Choose tags for the surface: UHF labels for cartons and documents, on-metal tags for equipment and RFID cards for staff and visitors. Fixed readers also need antennas and cables, and asset audits run on the RFID asset management software with a CX1500N handheld.
Frequently asked questions
Which RFID reader do I need for my tags?
Match the reader to the tag frequency first. UHF tags (865–868 MHz) need a UHF reader, 13.56 MHz HF, MIFARE and NFC cards need an HF reader, and 125 kHz proximity cards need an LF reader. A reader for one band will not read tags from another.
What read range can I expect from a UHF reader?
It depends on the reader, antenna and tag. As listed, the UDR-111 desktop reader reads at 0–50 cm, the CX1000 handheld up to 6 m, the CX1500N handheld up to 25 m and the IHZ4 fixed reader up to 30 m with suitable antennas and tags. Metal and liquids reduce range.
Can an RFID reader type tag numbers straight into Excel?
Yes. USB readers with HID keyboard mode, such as the UDR-111, the 120L and the 107W Wi-Fi desktop reader, enter each tag number the way a keyboard would. See the RFID scanner to Excel guide.
Can my phone read UHF RFID tags?
Not on its own. A phone’s NFC reads only 13.56 MHz tags at a few centimetres. To read UHF tags with a phone, pair a Bluetooth reader such as the ID-SL15 sled or the MUBR01, or plug in the UCR10 Type-C reader.
Which readers connect to an access control panel?
Access control panels usually take a Wiegand or RS485 input. The ID-UCR-RD901M UHF card reader reads at 0–1 m over Wiegand 26/34 or RS485, the ID-IUR-3DBI reads UHF cards at 1–3 m, and the IDTS-QR-36 reads QR codes as well as EM or MIFARE cards.